world smart city awards 2026
Rewarding innovation that elevates urban life
These internationally acclaimed prizes recognize and support
innovative citystrategies, projects and ideas that drive meaningful
change for citizens and push urban transformation forward.
By highlighting best‑in‑class initiatives, the awards inspire collaboration
and accelerate the adoption of ideas that truly make cities better places
to live.
Winners will be announced in front of a large audience of smart city
professionals at SCEWC26, providing an unparalleled opportunity to share
your work by placing it in the spotlight on globally-renowned platform.
Gain recognition for your project where the world’s best urban solutions take
center stage.
Submit your proposal by 29 June!
Read the Terms & Conditions
Any questions? Feel free to get in touch at scewc.technicaloffice@firabarcelona.com
Official categories
We’re looking for game-changing projects linked to the following categories:
CITY AWARD

INNOVATION AWARD

LEADERSHIP AWARD

PROJECT AWARDS

Who can participate?

The World Smart City Awards are aimed at both public and private sector, cities, businesses, entrepreneurs, start-ups, digital innovators, developers, research centres, universities, civic techs, civil society representatives, non-governmental organizations, cooperatives, consortiums (public-private), social activists and individuals, with innovative ideas, analyses, studies, visions and solutions for the management and development of our cities.





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